Apply to JCC's Nursing A.A.S. program
To apply to the Nursing A.A.S. program at Jamestown Community College:
- Attend an information session to learn more about program requirements.
- Review the study timeline.
- Follow steps to apply to the program.
Before you start the application process
Please attend one of our Nursing A.A.S. information sessions to learn about the program requirements and steps to apply.
Study timeline
The Nursing A.A.S. program is designed for full- or part-time study, and may be completed in a minimum of two academic years of full-time study. The four-semester sequence of nursing courses, which begins each fall semester, must be completed sequentially. Students who desire part-time study may complete the general degree requirements before seeking admission to the program.
Steps to apply to the Nursing A.A.S. program
Nursing applications completed by December 1 may be considered for early acceptance by the review committee. All other applications will be considered for acceptance beginning on February 3 and will continue to be reviewed until the program is full.
The Nursing application for Fall 2026 will open in early November.
1. Apply to JCC
Complete the general admission application process to JCC. If you are a current JCC student, skip to step 2.
- All official transcripts, high school equivalency diplomas/scores, college and/or military transcripts must be submitted to Admissions to process your application. Transcript waiver forms for college transcripts will not be accepted for Nursing applicants.
- All Nursing A.A.S. applicants will be initially accepted as Individual Studies majors as a nursing candidate.
2. Review eligibility requirements
3. Complete the TEAS exam
All students who meet the eligibility requirements will need to take the TEAS nursing admittance entrance exam and submit scores to JCC. Scores will be reviewed regularly starting in December and will continue to be reviewed until the program is full.
- These scores are valid for two years from the time the student takes the exam or when ATI releases a new version of the exam, whichever comes first.
- You will have the option of sending the results to one school after completion of the exam; request them to be sent to Jamestown Community College.
The exam will be delivered and proctored in either remote or in-person modalities.
- Cost: $120 for remote option or $87 for in-person option, payable to ATI during online registration
- Bring your ATI logon that you created at registration when testing on campus
Jamestown Campus TEAS dates:
- November 5, 3-7 p.m. in SHEL 124
- November 17, 8 a.m.-noon in HULT 142
- December 4, 3-7 p.m. in SHEL 122
- January 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in SHEL 124
- January 21, 3-7 p.m. in SHEL 124
Cattaraugus County Campus TEAS dates (all held in AHSC 114):
- November 13, 3-7 p.m.
- December 2, 8 a.m.-noon
- December 10, 3-7 p.m.
- January 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- January 14, 3-7 p.m.
4. Apply to the Nursing program
The Nursing application for Fall 2026 will open in early November.
Applications completed by December 1, including the submission of all required supplemental documents, may be considered for early acceptance by the review committee. This decision will be based on your eligibility at the time of application and your academic performance. All other applications will be considered for acceptance beginning the first week of February and will continue to be reviewed until the program is full.
Decision letters will be sent via email. You can also check the status of your application by logging in to your account. Decisions will not be given over the phone.
Readmission: If you are seeking readmission to the nursing program (for semesters 1520, 2510, or 2520), complete the Nursing Readmission Application.